Parker Print Surface Roughness Tester

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a Parker Print Surface Roughness Tester for the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, WI. This equipment measures the surface roughness of various materials, including paper, board, films, and foils, and simulates printing press operations. The tester employs an air-leak method with adjustable pressure to mimic ink application. The current Parker Print Surface Roughness Tester is inoperable and no longer supported. • The required equipment should have a roughness range of 0.2 – 15.0μm, clamp pressures – pre-set: 500, 1000, and 2000kPa, and clamp pressures – custom setting: 100 – 5000kPa. • The equipment should conform to ISO 8791/4 and TAPPI T555. • The offeror should provide descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer. • The delivery of items is required within 90 calendar days after the award is issued.